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Burnside Bridge Update
Added at 16:44 on 23 December 2023
The contractor had hoped they would have the work completed before Friday, but unfortunately due to the heavy ...
Election Result
Added at 16:39 on 23 December 2023
Following the 'notice of election', at the Extraordinary General Meeting, the following were duly elec...
Burnside Bridge Repairs
Added at 08:37 on 29 November 2023
We've been advised that work to bring the Burnside footbridge, adjacent to the former Longstone Inn, back ...
Notice of Election
Added at 12:50 on 26 November 2023
The next meeting of LCC is at 7.30pm on 11/12/23 at Slateford/Longstone Church. This will be preceded by an E...
Remembrance Service
Added at 12:40 on 11 November 2023
LCC joined a remembrance service on Saturday 11th November, led by Rev Bob Henderson, Chaplain to the Forces. ...
Donation to Longstone Primary
Added at 11:56 on 05 March 2023
At our last meeting it was unanimously agreed to donate £300 to Longstone Primary School's relief fu...
Redhall Weir Bridge Update
Added at 20:47 on 01 March 2023
An update has been received from CEC regarding progress on re-opening the Redhall Weir bridge over the Water o...
Northern Lights Over Longstone
Added at 18:10 on 26 February 2023
Local residents were treated to a rare display of the Northen Lights in the skies above Longstone. Community C...
Friends of Hailes Quarry Park Litter Pick
Added at 18:05 on 25 February 2023
The excellent Friends of Hailes Quarry Park organised a litter pick on Saturday to help clean up the park some...
The Flying Scotsman
Added at 17:55 on 24 February 2023
The Flying Scotsman came through Longstone on its centenary journey, captured here as it crossed the viaduct. ...
Longstone Hearts Install AED
Added at 17:55 on 24 February 2023
Thanks so much to Longstone Hearts for bringing this invaluable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) resourc...
Access Ramp Upgrade
Added at 17:40 on 22 February 2023
The badly rutted and muddy ramp connecting the Union Canal tow path onto the Water of Leith walkway has been u...
New Bridge Crossing
Added at 19:14 on 18 February 2023
LCC still haven't given up hope of a new bridge crossing to connect us to our neighbouring communities ove...
Otters Sighted in Union Canal
Added at 22:25 on 15 February 2023
Chair of LCC and avid birdwatcher Des, captured this great shot of an otter in the Union canal near the aquedu...
Flooding Washed Out Foundations
Added at 22:20 on 10 February 2023
Following very heavy rain recently, the foundations of the development on the site of the former Blue Goose bu...